“The International Institute of Buffalo condemns the vicious attack on author and humanitarian, Salman Rushdie. Rushdie remains a champion of free speech. Over the decades, he was targeted by small minds who wished to silence him. Yet, he remained steadfast. His struggle underscores the struggle of others around the world. He is a human rights defender, advocating on the behalf of authors silenced by repressive…
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HELLO (Home English Language Learners Outreach) Program BIN INTERN DESCRIPTION INTERNSHIP TITLE: BIN Intern HOURS PER WEEK: 16 hours/week DURATION: Fall semester or academic year. DESCRIPTION: Intern will communicate with clients and gather information needed to complete BIN Enrollment Applications. Intern will be trained on how to navigate New York State Database. BIN is a NYS database that gathers…
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We are kicking off the summer with a volunteer information session on zoom, open to anyone who is interested in learning more about our many programs! Our Volunteer Coordinator and Program Coordinators will briefly present all of our open opportunities and answer questions. This is a great way to get the full picture of the various ways to get involved…
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KAZAKH LEADERS EXAMINE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOR MEDIA IN BUFFALO, NY BUFFALO, NY — The Congressional Office for International Leadership (formerly known as the Open World Leadership Center), an agency of the U.S. Congress, will send a delegation of Kazakh experts in Sustainable Energy for Media to Buffalo, NY from May 6-14, 2022. The delegation consists of five professionals and will…
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Join us for a family-friendly fundraising event at Soho Buffalo! Sunday, May 1st from 11am to 3pm. Proceeds will go to resettlement and integration programs serving refugees in Buffalo. Tickets are $30 online pre-sale or $40 at the door. Kids under 13 free. Tickets include champagne wall, open bar, and hors d'oeuvres. Basket raffle, silent auction, 50-50, local vendors. Hair…
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Assisting Afghans to Relocate, Educate, Assimilate in Western New York
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INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUFFALO APPOINTS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Interim Executive Director Promoted to Permanent Position
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by: Chris Horvatits, Channel 4 Posted: Feb 25, 2022 / 04:28 PM EST Updated: Feb 25, 2022 / 06:15 PM EST BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — As Ukrainians flee westward out of their homeland, agencies that assist in refugee resettlement are already thinking about the possibility they may come to the United States. Jennifer Rizzo-Choi, the interim executive director of the International Institute of…
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Great Decisions, a 9-week event hosted by our International Exchanges and Education Department, is just around the corner! Our annual series consists of 9 engaging foreign policy discussions introduced & facilitated by leading experts in Western New York. This year's topics include "Myanmar's Never-ending Crisis," "Drug Policy in Latin America," and "Russia and the US," among others. The discussions will…
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Overwhelming Support for Afghan Evacuees and Final Fundraising Gift from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Close a Successful Appeal for Buffalo Refugee Resettlement and Healthcare Agencies by Todd Geise, Director of Marketing at Jewish Family Services of WNY BUFFALO, NY (February 1, 2022) Today, members of the Western New York Refugee & Asylee Consortium (WNYRAC) announced the…
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